Mobility mechanism and furniture automation

ABSTRACT

An automatic handing cabinet, whose function is to facilitate a user in moving the cabinet modules vertically, which comprises a gear (1.1), arranged in two units, located at the top of the product, with the function of rotating the internal parts; a motor (1.2), arranged in a unit, located at the top of the product; bearings (1.3); a coupling (1.4); a support bar (1.5); a counterweight (1.6); an industrial chain (1.7), fixed to the support bar (1.5), at the bottom of the furniture. The furniture (1) will have internal modules that can be used as shelves and the modules may be moved vertically via a command using remote radio, infrared, voice or sound recognition units, software through computers, tablets or smartphones, and even through household appliances commands.

APPLICATION FIELD

1. The said product, whose protection will be claimed in this report,was developed with the intention of correcting deficiencies, mitigatingdifficulties and solving problems hitherto encountered by users in thesector, more precisely, furniture sector.

INTRODUCTION

2. This Invention Privilege patent application refers to an automatichanging cabinet, whose function is to facilitate the user in moving thecabinet modules vertically.

3. The referred product stands out, fundamentally, for the mostpractical, simple and functional way in a cabinet with internal shelveswith automatic triggering, being the same endowed with unique, exclusiveand innovative functional aspects, which will be described below,becoming an exclusive product in the market.

CHARACTERISTICS

4. The product in question, presented through this report, is a piece offurniture (1) composed of: gear (1.1), arranged in two units, located inthe upper part of the product, with the function of rotating theinternal parts; motor (1.2), arranged in one unit, located in the upperpart of the product, when triggered will move the gear and in thesequence will move the support bar (1.5) in the upper part of the box,which will pass through two pulleys mounted on small bearings with twobearings (1.3) each that will move the furniture; bearings (1.3);coupling (1.4); support bar (1.5); counterweight (1.6); industrial chain(1.7), attached to the support bar (1.5), at the bottom of the cabinet.

FIGURES

5. Initially, to better demonstrate such characteristics, and aiming ata clear and objective understanding about the provisions applied in thepresent invention privilege, a drawing and flowchart will be presentedin a demonstrative character, making references to the report thatfollow in annex.

6. FIG. 1 illustrates in perspective view, the furniture (1) with thegear (1.1).

7. FIG. 2 illustrates in perspective view, the furniture (1) simulatingits movement.

8. FIG. 3 illustrates in perspective view, the furniture (1) simulatingits movement.

9. FIG. 4 illustrates in perspective view, the furniture (1) with thesupport bar (1.5), simulating its movement of only one module of thefurniture (1).

10. FIG. 5 illustrates in perspective view, the furniture (1) with thegear (1.1).

11. FIG. 6 illustrates in perspective view, the furniture (1) with thegear (1.1) and the motor (1.2).

12. FIG. 7 illustrates in detail and top view, the furniture (1) withthe gear (1.1); the bearings (1.3); and the coupling (1.4).

13. FIG. 8 illustrates in detail and front view, the furniture (1) withthe bearings (1.3); and the coupling (1.4).

14. FIG. 9 illustrates in detail and front view, the furniture (1) withthe gear (1.1); the support bar (1.5); and the counterweight (1.6),

15. It is worth clarifying that the images listed above illustrate theproduct in a demonstrative and not restrictive character, whoseconception may vary as to its measures, raw material, dimensions, etc.,without logically escaping from the main scope whose protection isclaimed.

FUNCTIONALITY

16. The said product, described by means of this report, will be used inthe furniture industry.

17. Initially, the aerial assembly of the device will be done, whichwill be very close to the ceiling, where it will provide a better use ofspace, leaving the environment cleaner. From this height of theinstalled furniture, wheelchair users will be able to have a freecirculation area, and at the same time control the furniture to accessitems of their need.

18. The furniture unit is supported/driven by an industrial chain (1.7)(like the one of a motorcycle or bicycle) that is attached to thesupport bar (1.5) at the top of the box, passes through two pulleysmounted on small bearings with two bearings each, and one of the pulleysis coupled to a motor (1.2) with a reduction box and the other end ofthe chain is coupled to a lead counterweight, which, besides keeping ittaut, balances the weight of the system.

19. For a good operation, the counterweight has to be heavier than theweight of the empty box to compensate for the weight of the storedobjects, making the movement smooth without forcing the motor. Inaddition, the support bar (1.5) supports the bearings and consequentlythe weight of the system, thus the need for a resistant material.

20. The furniture (1) will have internal modules that can be used asshelves, and to move these modules vertically it will be necessary touse a remote control, where this remote control contemplates variouspossibilities such as radio remote units, infrared, voice or soundrecognition, software through computers, tablets or smart phones, andeven through home appliance controls. The fact that it is remotelycontrolled makes the device safely restricted, since only the bearer ofthe remote device (control) has access to open it.

21. From this, the user will activate the remote control to verticallymove this module when he/she deems necessary. Initially, the module willgo down in the direction of the user, and after storing or removingsomething from these shelves the user will be able to activate again forthe module to return to the initial position.

INNOVATION

22. Overall, the Said Product Represents a Solution with Respect to aPiece of Furniture capable of moving in the vertical direction afterbeing triggered.

23. This product is a new constructive conception to be used infurniture for several applications. The furniture is assembled in aclosed blind box, i.e., without doors, fixed to the wall, usually at ahigher height, even out of reach of hands, which will be remotelyactivated, promoting the automatic declination of its internal part,where the spaces for storage or other utensils are.

24. Thus, it will provide comfortable and practical access to theshelves of this piece of furniture. After a second remote command, themobile part of the module moves back to its initial position.

25. This control will provide security for valuables, documents, money,weapons, jewelry, products harmful to children's health, etc., that canbe stored in this cabinet. In addition, this system provides enormouscomfort for users, who no longer need the help of stairs to reach theirstored belongings, a practice not recommended for the elderly and peoplewith disabilities, not to mention that it generates a nuisance toeveryone.

26. It is a unique, exclusive and innovative product, being highlyreliable and recommended for use in its moment of performing themovement in the vertical direction of furniture modules, and willcertainly be a great differential for the sector to which it isintended.

DESCRIPTION OF THE STATE OF THE ART

27. During the development of this product, numerous surveys wereconducted to identify the existence of possible prior art or relatedproducts. Such surveys, however, did not point to the existence of anyother product with the same preponderant technical or functionalcharacteristics.

28. In view of this need and commercial opportunity, the referredproduct was created, more precisely an automatic hanging cabinet, whosefunction is to facilitate the user in moving the cabinet modulesvertically.

29. Therefore, in accordance with Article 8 of the Industrial PropertyLaw No. 9279/96 and by all the aspects presented in this report, theobject of this patent application deserves the protection as InventionPrivilege, which is hereby claimed.

1. MOBILITY MECHANISM AND FURNITURE AUTOMATION — This is a hangingautomatic furniture (1), characterized by the fact that it comprises:gear (1.1), arranged in two units, located at the top of the product;motor (1.2), arranged in a unit, located at the top of the product;bearings (1.3); coupling (1.4); support bar (1.5); counterweight (1.6);industrial chain (1.7), fixed to the support bar (1.5) at the bottom ofthe furniture.